TraderNicks
Joined: Oct 24, 2024
Posts: 5
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Posted on Oct 24 2024 07:25 PM
Hey all, frequent lurker, first time poster. Thank you all in general for the wealth of knowledge here.
Figure I might look to you all for some expertise to exercise this static out of my V2.0 classic. I get terrible hiss (see video) whenever I turn the mixer up, regardless of cables/amps/guitars/power supplies (including factory supplied outlet), so seems to be pedal. First question I guess is, am I over reacting and this is just a thing and part of the charm with these? If not has anyone dealt with this and found a solution?
I’m kind of wondering if I got a lemon. For full transparency, I made the mistake of cheaping out and buying a discounted “new” v2 when they came out with the v3 on reverb from overseas to USA (although from a reputable surfy industry dealer in europe). If it was a local purchase I probably would have gone for an exchange at this point, but the being on a different continent / language barrier situation makes that a bit more challenging for my situation. Have thought about bringing it to my amp tech to see if he could tinker it out, though not sure if that’d be a cost effect endeavor either. Wondering if changing out the pan might be my next step before I just bite the bullet and get a v3.
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TraderNicks
Joined: Oct 24, 2024
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Posted on Oct 24 2024 07:28 PM
Don’t know if my video is attaching - link - https://youtu.be/Pvp5xHgw9UY
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
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Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Oct 24 2024 07:43 PM
Have you reached out directly to SurfyBear? They have excellent customer support.
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
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Boomerang
Joined: Jun 05, 2024
Posts: 43
Tennessee
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Posted on Oct 24 2024 09:10 PM
Have you tried plugging into an outlet that is on a completely different circuit breaker? Could be electrical interference from something on that same circuit. I’ve had that happen before with amp hum. You might also try putting a ground lift on the plug and see if that makes a difference.
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spskins
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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tn
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Posted on Oct 25 2024 12:38 AM
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spskins
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tn
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Posted on Oct 25 2024 12:41 AM
Oh and I just watched your video. Have you tried putting it on the floor like everyone did in the 60s instead of on top of your amp? The reverb pan can basically be like a giant guitar pickup or radio antenna and is susceptible to all kinds of interference.
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Last edited: Oct 25, 2024 00:41:26
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AgentClaret
Joined: Jan 30, 2024
Posts: 120
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Posted on Oct 25 2024 05:26 AM
I can confirm that, when I first got my SB I thought something was wrong with it but I just needed to get it up off the top of my amp. Since I did it's been perfect!
Last edited: Oct 25, 2024 05:26:17
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
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Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Oct 25 2024 09:58 AM
I didn’t watch the video, but all bets are off if you put an external reverb on top of your amp. Dick Dale used to suspend his from the ceiling, with bungee cords.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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TraderNicks
Joined: Oct 24, 2024
Posts: 5
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Posted on Oct 25 2024 11:05 AM
You guys are awesome, thanks!
The answer was to take it off the amp hahaha. I may have to look into the bungee cord from the ceiling option one day =).
Thanks all!
On a related note - has anyone had any experience putting the new extra pan in a 2.0? Noticeable upgrade?
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spskins
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 3755
tn
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Posted on Oct 25 2024 12:34 PM
It is easy to swap in the SurfyPan Extra into v2.0. We don't use the terms "upgrade" or "better", because the regular SurfyPan is still preferred by some players. If you consider yourself a trad player that wants that sound, plays through a Showman or other vintage or vintage style amp, and plays in a band with at least one other guitar, you may like the Extra. If you play in a modern surf trio, you may prefer the original Surfypan. It's a personal preference.
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TraderNicks
Joined: Oct 24, 2024
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Posted on Oct 25 2024 06:22 PM
Awesome I’m going to order one for the option - thanks!
Also - I’m a huge fan of Satan’s Pilgrims - hope to catch a performance someday!
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Surfadelphia
Joined: Sep 04, 2017
Posts: 430
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Posted on Oct 27 2024 11:56 AM
Always nice to read a story with a happy ending. 
Enjoy your new Surfy Bear Reverb!
Last edited: Oct 27, 2024 11:58:35
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spskins
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 3755
tn
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Posted on Oct 27 2024 08:25 PM
TraderNicks wrote:
Awesome I’m going to order one for the option - thanks!
Also - I’m a huge fan of Satan’s Pilgrims - hope to catch a performance someday!
Oh cool! Thanks. I was out of commission for the last couple of days while The Ghastly Ones were in town. We had a big, big Halloween show last night with SurfyBears all around.
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